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Uruguay predicted lineup vs JapanMOST USED XI

Uruguay's expected lineup away at Japan in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Muslera in goal, a back four of Varela, Cáceres, Olivera and Araújo, and Viñas leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 2 of the last 3 matches.
  • Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Uruguay, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Uruguay at the World Cup

GROUP GSQUAD 26 PLAYERSNEXT AT JAPAN
M. Bielsa, Uruguay manager
Head Coach
M. Bielsa
ArgentinaSince May 2023
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 2 of last 3
4-2-3-1
67%
4-4-2
33%

Most Common Uruguay Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Uruguay's expected lineup?
Uruguay's expected lineup away at Japan in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 3 official matches: Muslera in goal, a back four of Varela, Cáceres, Olivera and Araújo, and Viñas leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Muslera, Varela, Cáceres, Olivera, Araújo, Valverde, Ugarte, Bentancur, Sanabria, Canobbio, Viñas.
Who started Uruguay's last match?
Uruguay's starting XI on 27 Jun 2026 in the World Cup (4-2-3-1): Fernando Muslera, Guillermo Varela, Sebastián Cáceres, Mathías Olivera, Juan Sanabria, Rodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte, Agustín Canobbio, Federico Valverde, Maximiliano Araújo, Darwin Núñez.
What was Uruguay's last result?
Uruguay lost to Spain 0–1 on 27 Jun 2026.
Who has made the most starts for Uruguay this season?
Fernando Muslera leads with 3 starts for Uruguay across all competitions this season.
What formation does Uruguay use most often?
Uruguay have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 3 matches this season.
Which Uruguay goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Fernando Muslera has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Uruguay this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Uruguay defender has started the most this season?
Guillermo Varela has made the most starts as defender for Uruguay this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Uruguay midfielder has started the most this season?
Federico Valverde has made the most starts as midfielder for Uruguay this season, starting 3 matches.
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